The Arts of Language Podcast

Join Andrew Pudewa as he walks you through Unit 8, the daunting essay. Andrew will take you through the step-by-step process of crafting an essay so that you can understand the basic structure, discussing the various essay types and their differences. To ensure maximum understanding, he will also guide you through a practicum assignment. Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click here  to download t...

Join Andrew Pudewa as he walks you through Unit 8, the daunting essay. Andrew will take you through the step-by-step process of crafting an essay so that you can understand the basic structure, discussing the various essay types and their differences. To ensure maximum understanding, he will also guide you through a practicum assignment. Go To Part 2 Referenced Materials:  Click here  to download...

Why is writing so easy for some kids, but not for others? Why do some students not enjoy writing? Join Andrew in our Unit 7 Webinar as he discusses the “Blank-Brain, Blank-Page Syndrome” and addresses a few of the roadblocks to winsome writing. GO TO  PART 1 Referenced Materials:  Click here  to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 7 webinar. Webinar Archive T...

Why is writing so easy for some kids, but not for others? Why do some students not enjoy writing? Join Andrew in our Unit 7 Webinar as he discusses the “Blank-Brain, Blank-Page Syndrome” and addresses a few of the roadblocks to winsome writing. GO TO  PART 2 Referenced Materials:  Click here  to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 7 webinar. Teaching Writing:...

What's the purpose of the checklist? This question is often asked by students as well parents. Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares salient points about IEW's stylistic techniques and discusses the powerful benefits that come about when you require the checklist for your students' writing. Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click Here  to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and...

Is your student overwhelmed by having too many sources to write from? Join Andrew as he discusses Unit 6 and provides tips and suggestions for collecting, organizing, and summarizing facts from multiple references. Go To Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click Here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 6 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style All Things F...

Join us as Andrew and Julie interview Sharon Ashford, an IEW instructor and Educational Consultant, to provide insight on Black History Month. Sharing little-known stories about African-American historical figures, Sharon will provide listeners with fascinating information about African-American history and share how she came to teach IEW's methodology.  Referenced Materials: Sharon Ashford Anna I...

As parents we do not want our children to just read a piece of literature—we want them to understand and discuss the meaning of it. Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Adam Andrews, the founder of the Center for Lit. Learn the goals and philosophy of Mr. Andrews' foundation, the methods for properly analyzing literature, and the importance of asking questions. Referenced Materials: Center For...

Desiring to learn and understand IEW's methodology better, school teachers and parents ask Andrew questions about Structure and Style. Join Andrew as he answers questions such as  "What can I do to prepare myself for the upcoming school year?" and "What are your favorite sources for historical fiction?" Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Online   Classes Find an Accredited...

Are you teaching through Unit 5, Writing from Pictures, and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew Pudewa in part two of this webinar recording as he discusses the how-to of Unit 5, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing Through Style webinar. Webinar Archi...

What's the purpose of the checklist? This question is often asked by students as well parents. Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares salient points about IEW's stylistic techniques and discusses the powerful benefits that come about when you require the checklist for your students' writing. Go to Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing Through...

In this two-part series, Andrew and Julie discuss Reaching the Reluctant Writer (RRW), offer suggestions, and provide a step-by-step process to help your student excel in developing their writing skills. Go to part 1 Referenced Materials: Andrew Pudewa's Key-Word Outline Julie Walker's Key-Word Outline Key-Word Outline Handout Dysgraphia: Why Johnny Can't Write by Diane Cavey Teaching Writing: Str...

In this two-part series, Andrew and Julie discuss Reaching the Reluctant Writer (RRW), offer suggestions, and provide a step-by-step process to help your student excel in developing their writing skills. Go to Part 2 Referenced Materials: Free Aesop Fables Online Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Reaching the Reluctant Writer Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Hagfish Article from Wikipedia Video from Y...

In this episode of "Ask Andrew Anything," IEW's ingenious leader answers questions from our latest Facebook Party, such as "Do you recommend the use of a thesaurus?" and "Is there any creative writing course with IEW?". What would  your  question be if you could ask Andrew anything? REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW Facebook Page Theme-Based Writing Lessons Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons  by Lori V...

Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Teresa Hudson, the President of the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA). Learn how speech and debate enhance students’ communication skills as well as foster an excellent learning environment. Referenced Materials: Teresa Hudson NCFCA An Introduction to Argumentation and Debate by Christy Shipe The NCFCA Comprehensive Guide to...

In this edition of Ask Andrew Anything, school teachers and students from all over the country ask Andrew questions such as "How does IEW fit into the Classical Education paradigm?" and "When is it no longer required to use the checklist when writing?" Additionally, there is a fun lightning round of questions from IEW students, such as "What is your Starbucks order of choice?" and "In high school,...

In this podcast, Andrew and Julie uncover the powerful educational content in IEW's core product, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style ( TWSS ). Additionally, they discuss each one of the stylistic techniques as well as the supplemental contents of the Premium Subscription. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, Second Edition Redwall by Brian Jacques (Amazon Af...

In this podcast, Andrew and Julie uncover the powerful educational content in IEW's core product, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) . They also discuss how Andrew first discovered this methodology of writing and explain the purpose of each of the nine units. GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, Second Edition The Phonetic Zoo Level P (Primary) Resour...

Whether you have a young student just beginning to learn letters or an older student struggling with reading, Jill Pike's Primary Arts of Language (PAL) program is here to guide you through helping your student learn to read and write. Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Jill Pike about the background and methods of IEW’s PAL program. Referenced Materials: Jill Pike Dr. James B. Webster Anna I...

In this episode, Andrew and Julie examine the work of IEW, review the problems with the current education system, and discuss IEW's goal in helping students become competent communicators and thinkers. Go To Part 1 Referenced Materials: Andrew Kern What Are We Really Doing Here?  article by Andrew Pudewa Does IEW work with special needs children? by Jill Pike Where to Begin Teaching Writing: Struc...

In this episode, Andrew and Julie examine the work of IEW, review the problems with the current education system, and discuss IEW's goal in helping students become competent communicators and thinkers.  GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials: Arts of Language Podcasts mentioned in this Episode: Episode 2:The Four Language Arts, Part 1 – Listening​ Episode 19: The Science and Art of Motivation, Part 1 E...